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What is iMENTORS?

iMENTORS is a one-stop-shop data warehouse on all e-infrastructure development projects of Sub-Saharan Africa.

By mapping e-infrastructure initiatives, our aim is to help scientists, universities, research and education networks as well as policy-makers and international donors gain valuable insights on the gaps and progress made in the region and to enhance the coordination of international actors involved in ICT initiatives in this part of the world.

Take Action

WE NEED DATA! Are you or your organisation involved or detain information about any large-scale or local e-Infrastructure and ICT related project in the region? You can help us by sharing any valuable information to enhance the coordination of international cooperation and research networks in Africa

The next e-IRG open workshop will take place in Rome, Italy, under under the auspices of the Italian Presidency of the European Union. The event is planned from Monday 10 November 2014 at 11:00 to Tuesday 11 November 2014 at 13:00.

The opening session will include keynotes by the EC and ESFRI. The three plenary tracks are:

1. e-Infrastructure needs of the FET Flagship Initiatives in particular the Human Brain Project and the Graphene Flagship. 2. e-Infrastructure needs of ESFRI projects with examples from projects in ESFRI’s prioritisation list. 3. e-Methods addressing topics on methods and software in data management and exascale computing.

Each track will include a panel discussion providing ample opportunity for interaction with the audience. The event is open to all e-Infrastructure users, providers and policy makers. The preliminary programme of the workshop, registration and practical information can be found here.

The workshop will address important topics related to the e-Infrastructure Commons, data management, user aspects, and future e-Infrastructures.The keynote in the opening session will be on the e-Infrastructure policy of the European Commission. The four plenary tracks are: